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NEW YORK (Wednesday, October 1, 2025) – Below are the clinching and elimination scenarios for the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs for Matchday 38, which will be played on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5. Matchday 38 also features Supporters’ Shield clinching scenarios for the Philadelphia Union.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH: Philadelphia Union, FC Cincinnati, New York City FC, Inter Miami CF, Charlotte FC, Nashville SC, Orlando City SC, Chicago Fire FC, Columbus Crew
ELIMINATED FROM PLAYOFF CONTENTION: New York Red Bulls, New England Revolution, Toronto FC, CF Montréal, Atlanta United, D.C. United
PHILADELPHIA UNION (63 points, 19-7-6)
The Philadelphia Union clinch the 2025 Supporters’ Shield with:
- Philadelphia Union WIN vs. New York City FC OR
- Philadelphia Union DRAW vs. New York City FC AND Inter Miami CF LOSS/DRAW vs. New England Revolution AND FC Cincinnati LOSS/DRAW at New York Red Bulls AND Vancouver Whitecaps FC LOSS/DRAW vs. San Jose Earthquakes AND LAFC LOSS/DRAW vs. Atlanta United OR
- Inter Miami CF LOSS/DRAW vs. New England Revolution AND FC Cincinnati LOSS at New York Red Bulls AND San Diego FC LOSS/DRAW at Houston Dynamo FC AND Vancouver Whitecaps FC LOSS vs. San Jose Earthquakes AND LAFC LOSS/DRAW vs. Atlanta United
WESTERN CONFERENCE
CLINCHED PLAYOFF BERTH: San Diego FC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Minnesota United FC, LAFC, Seattle Sounders FC
ELIMINATED FROM PLAYOFF CONTENTION: St. Louis CITY SC, Sporting Kansas City, LA Galaxy
AUSTIN FC (44 points, 12-11-8)
Austin FC clinches Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs berth with:
- Austin FC WIN/DRAW vs. St. Louis CITY SC OR
- Colorado Rapids LOSS at Real Salt Lake AND San Jose Earthquakes LOSS/DRAW at Vancouver Whitecaps FC OR
- Real Salt Lake LOSS vs. Colorado Rapids AND San Jose Earthquakes LOSS/DRAW at Vancouver Whitecaps FC OR
- Colorado Rapids LOSS at Real Salt Lake AND FC Dallas LOSS vs. LA Galaxy OR
- Real Salt Lake LOSS vs. Colorado Rapids AND FC Dallas LOSS vs. LA Galaxy OR
- FC Dallas LOSS vs. LA Galaxy AND San Jose Earthquakes LOSS/DRAW at Vancouver Whitecaps FC
PORTLAND TIMBERS (44 points, 11-10-11)
The Portland Timbers clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs berth with:
- Portland Timbers WIN/DRAW at Seattle Sounders FC OR
- Colorado Rapids LOSS at Real Salt Lake AND San Jose Earthquakes LOSS/DRAW at Vancouver Whitecaps FC OR
- Real Salt Lake LOSS vs. Colorado Rapids AND San Jose Earthquakes LOSS/DRAW at Vancouver Whitecaps FC
HOUSTON DYNAMO FC (36 points, 9-14-9)
Houston Dynamo FC is eliminated from Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs contention with:
- Houston Dynamo LOSS/DRAW vs. San Diego FC AND Real Salt Lake WIN vs. Colorado Rapids OR
- Houston Dynamo LOSS/DRAW vs. San Diego FC AND FC Dallas WIN vs. LA Galaxy OR
- Houston Dynamo LOSS/DRAW vs. San Diego FC AND San Jose Earthquakes WIN at Vancouver Whitecaps FC
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